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The Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) announced this month that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system would used in the league from the start of next season, joining Germany's Bundesliga and Italy's Serie A who are using the technology.

VAR involves assistant referees watching the action remotely and then drawing the match referees attention to officiating mistakes or serious incidents that have been missed.

While goal-line technology just determines whether the ball has crossed the line, VAR can also be used for decisions on red cards, penalties and cases of mistaken identity.

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Lionel Messi continued his arguments over the ghost goal with the officials heading into half-timeCredit: Sky Sports

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The Argentine superstar could barely believe the official had not ruled a goal in his favourCredit: Sky Sports